custody
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“Right now, U.S. Marines have custody of the vessel.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Ahmad’s release from custody became public the same day.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
Ahmad was in custody for five or six hours.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
The 28-year-old has been held in custody alongside co-accused Tobias Matonhodze, and appeared at the court in Alexandra on Friday.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
One day, suggested Donovan, American authorities might wish to trade the Soviet spy for someone in Soviet custody.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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